TPN 2601
Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies
Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies
Teaching Practice for Intermediate Phase (Grades 4–6)
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TPN2601/103/0/2022
Tutorial Letter 103/0/2022
Teaching Practice for Intermediate Phase (Grades 4–6)
Assignment 50
Year module
Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies
1 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING PRACTICE.............................................................................3
1.1 OVERVIEW OF THE TEACHING PRACTICE MODULE.............................................................4
1.1.1 Purpose of teaching practice module 1
(TPN2601)......................................................................4
1.1.2 The module
structure...................................................................................................................5
1.1.3 Mentor
letter.................................................................................................................................5
2 PORTFOLIO FOR TEACHING PRACTICE FOR INTERMEDIATE PHASE (GRADE 4-6).........7
2.1 Portfolio information.....................................................................................................................7
2.1.1 Purpose of the teaching practice
portfolio....................................................................................7
TPN2601/103/0/2022
2.1.2
Portfolio structure and
focus........................................................................................................8
2.1.3 Quality of the portfolio
assignment...............................................................................................9 2.1.4
Administration: submission and contact
procedures..................................................................10
3 TUTORIAL LETTER 103 TEMPLATE FOR THE INTERMEDIATE PHASE TEACHING
PRACTICE ACTIVITIES............................................................................................................12
3.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................12
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, 3.2 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT OBSERVATION ACTIVITIES...................................................31
3.2.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................
.32
3.2.2 A) Perspectives on teaching and
learning..................................................................................32
3.2.3 B) Important aspects regarding lessons and lesson
presentation..............................................38
3.2.4 C) Observing experienced
teachers...........................................................................................43
3.2.5 Lessons
observed......................................................................................................................44
3.2.6 Observation of teacher
movement.............................................................................................55
3.2.7 Classroom management strategies to organise the
claslsroom.................................................57
4 DECLARATION FORMS...........................................................................................................82
5 MENTOR REPORT...................................................................................................................83
6 STUDENT REPORT..................................................................................................................85
7 BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES..............................................................................................87
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1 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING PRACTICE
Dear Student
This tutorial letter contains the portfolio template to be used to complete Assignment 50 for TPN2601 (Teaching
Practice for Intermediate Phase Grades 4-6.
Please read the instructions and guidelines carefully and thoroughly before attempting to complete the portfolio. This
portfolio counts 80% of your final mark for TPN2601.
Your future and your career depend on the timely submission of the portfolio. You must submit the portfolio as soon
as you finished your practical teaching period of 25 school days.
No portfolios received after 31 August 2022 will be marked! It will be returned to you and you will have to reregister
and repeat your teaching practice during the following year. Make sure that you send it in on time and that Unisa
has received it.
PLEASE NOTE: The school visit is a very important part of your training as you get advice and support that might be
valuable for your preparation as a teacher. However, the mark you receive for the school visit does not count towards
your mark for this course, as at this stage we cannot yet guarantee that every student will be visited. If it happens that
you are not visited, your marks will not be affected in any way.
If you have any queries regarding the portfolio, you can contact me at:
Mobile (International): +2776 372 5084
Mobile (Local): 076 372 5084
Email: mogasti@unisa.ac.za
Please do not contact me regarding placements or school visits. See Tutorial Letters 101 and 102 for contact details
in this regard.
For any other enquiries and contact details, see Tutorial Letter 101 section 3.
Kind regards
Prof TI Mogashoa
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1.1 OVERVIEW OF THE TEACHING PRACTICE MODULE
The Teaching Practice module provides students with an opportunity to observe and experience how a variety of
aspects of teaching is practiced in the school. During the teaching practice weeks, students can observe and apply in
different contexts, the knowledge and skills introduced in other modules of the BEd programme.
Teaching and learning is never static. The school environment is dynamic and teachers need current experience of what
goes on in the classrooms to benefit from their studies.
Apart from all the other modules you have to complete in preparation for teaching practice and the information already
contained in the tutorial letters and the portfolio, I recommend that you consult the recommended resources indicated
in Tutorial Letter 101.
In chapter 1 of “Teaching Practice, perspectives and frameworks”, you can read up on additional information as
orientation for your teaching practice. This chapter explains the motivation for doing teaching practice as well as how
you must prepare for teaching practice. You can also read more about what to expect and what will be expected from
you regarding your behaviour as a student in the classroom and in the school.
I also wish to encourage you to read other books and articles on teaching practice to equip yourself for with teaching
practice experience and complete it to the best of your ability.
In the portfolio, you will also often be referred to specific resources. Read the information required before attempting
to do the activities.
The success of your teaching practice is mostly in your hands and if you approach it with an energetic and positive
attitude, it can be a very satisfying and enriching experience. Go and show them out there that you are going to be an
excellent teacher when you start teaching!
1.1.1 PURPOSE OF TEACHING PRACTICE MODULE 1(TPN2601)
The purpose of the module is to support students in their initial teaching experiences – “the micro-contexts of everyday
life in classrooms” (Cohen, Manion, Morrison and Wyse, 2010:1) and proceeds from the understanding that education
is context-specific and context-dependent.
The focus of this module is guided observation, helping students to observe practice and make connections between
what they have learnt, what they have observed and what they have experienced. They may become involved in
assisting the teacher under instruction. The placement will require five weeks in a school and there will be an
“orientation to school teaching”/approach.
OUTCOMES OF TEACHING PRACTICE MODULE 1 (TPN2601)
Demonstrate understanding of key ideas and debates on issues related to teaching practice.
Observe and critically reflect on teachers adopting and adapting flexibly to a variety of roles and strategies in
response to changing learner and learning needs and contexts in the teaching practice placement.
Identify varied strategies for effective classroom practice in ways that are appropriate for different purposes
and contexts.
1.1.2 THE MODULE STRUCTURE
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